Francis Ernest Prideaux-Brune - Walnut Springs, TX - Graves Mentioning a Cause of Death on Waymarking.com

There has to be an interesting story as to why this literal gentleman was in a comparatively quiet area of Central Texas. He came from a prominent family, and may very likely been born at Prideaux Place. His family were members of the peerage: His father, Charles Glynn Prideaux-Brune was Sheriff of Cornwall in 1880 and a Deputy Lieutenant, while his mother, Ellen (sometimes "Helen") was also from a prominent family. We can find all kinds of information about the family, but references to his fate typically reference his grave marker, which has a large cross, and it reads:

Francis Ernest Prideaux-Brune
Born at Padstow, Cornwall, Eng. Feb. 5,
1863.

Acccidentally drowned Here
May 27, 1885
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In the midst of life we are in death

Although the letter does not appear to be online, the National Archives in the United Kingdom does have a letter in its collection, referring to the accident. Written by Charles Glynn Prideaux Brune, 10 Grosvenor Place, London, S.W., to John H.O. Glynn, it reads "Thank you for your sympathy in our time of heavy and unexpectedly Affliction. My wife has recovered well after receiving the fatal telegram."

Type of Death Listed: Accident Cause of death inscription on headstone: Accidentally drowned Here, May 27, 1885 Website (if available): [Web Link]

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